On Sunday, March 18, the Connecticut High School Coaches Association welcomes all graduating senior football players to a tryout combine at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven as officials get ready for the 2017 Super 100 all-star football…

By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The 2017 SHS All Night Graduation Committee is seeking support for the 28th annual All Night Graduation Party (ANGP). The committee is looking for financial support from parents and community leaders, and with close to…

On Wednesday, March 15, police were called to a domestic disturbance on Prospect Street, and it resulted in the arrest of Heather Verdi, 48, of Plantsville for violating a protective order. Officers were called to the scene at 6:35 p.m.…

These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Thursday, March 16. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Basketball: #4 East Hartford (22-2) advanced to the Class LL final after defeating #8 Kennedy…

Jaromir “Jerry” Vymazal, 72, passed away March 16, 2017 at the Hartford Hospital with his daughters by his side. He was predeceased by his wife, Henriette Vymazal. Jerry was born on August 16, 1944 in the Czech Republic. He moved…

George J. Yurcak, 94, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL. George was born in Southington on April 16, 1922 to Andrew and Caroline (Bacinsky) Yurcak. He was a graduate of Lewis High School, class of…

Police have arrested a Berlin man for repeatedly violating a protective order, along with assault, larceny, and intimidation. Christopher Sodowski, 30, of Berlin, was arrested and charged for three separate incidents between Saturday, March 11 and Thursday, March 16. …

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR For a band born in the age of punk, 1976, the concept of an evening of orchestral renditions of U2’s catalogue seems a bit incongruous. But after the rough and tumble guitar-bass-drums of their debut,…

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER You just won a big game with your team and one way to commemorate the victory is by posting a video of the celebration on your Instagram or Snapchat. Should you post? You just lost…

By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Curious motorist slowed for a better look as a group of DePaolo Middle School students were huddled at the fence on Pleasant Street in near freezing temperatures. The students were busy at work on Monday…

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Last year was the first time in Heather Allenback’s 20-year coaching career that the Lady Knight cheerleading squad opted out of the Class LL championship, but the Knights returned to competition with a vengeance. Each…

By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Every 66 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s dementia. By mid-century, someone in the U.S. will develop the disease every 33 seconds. Of the estimated 5.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2017, 5.3…

Harold E. “Harry” White Sr., 79, of Southington passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Casale) White. Born July 15,…

The Plainville Public Library presents “Paying Off Debts & Budgeting” — Part three in the “Make Your Money Work for You” Financial Series – at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 at the Plainville Public Library at 56 East Main…

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Boys ice hockey has been an interest for Southington High School for years. The Blue Knights played as a club team until they eventually came together with Hall High School of West Hartford to form…

Police responded to a call for a domestic dispute, and it led to the arrest of Christian Bedard, 41, of Southington for choking a victim during the dispute. On Friday, March 10, officers were dispatched to Hunting Hill Drive at approximately 11:11 p.m.…

Jennifer Joan (Murphy) Fitzgerald, 68, the adored wife of Thomas C. Fitzgerald and beloved mother of Collin and Brandon Fitzgerald, passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning, March 12, 2017. Jennifer’s legacy is her undying devotion to her family as…

By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The United Way of Southington is hosting its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, March 30 at the Aqua Turf Club at 6 p.m.. Executive director Jack Eisenmann said that, with the date falling so…